Racing Pigeons being released near Monmouth.....

The first lorry to release 3,500 racing pigeons, this trailer releases another 300.....amazing sight when they flew off:o)

The man said to stand where l was cause the birds would all fly away from me.......hah he was wrong, l had to duck..lol

l've zoomed in on this one....all heading towards me:o)

This is the 2nd lorry (he arrived the day before,Sat). Thats Vic to the right of lorry......lol
Approx 2,000 birds....

The 3rd lorry and trailer, with another 3,000 birds. This man was really rushing, another man came to help as they have to release them on time.

The first lorry was from Liverpool, the birds would be back before the lorry!!!!

The 2nd lorry was from Wrexham and the 3rd also from Liverpool.

Very interesting and time consuming hobby. All the lorries had water and feeding systems set up, we could see the birds drinking and feeding, all well looked after.

Nearly 9,000 birds were released:o)

Atlast photos that have been waiting for agesfro DizzieLizzie.....sorry for delay:o((

Wild white violets from DizzieLizzies garden:o)



Dizzies cat, l think her name is Fanny:o)



Greenfinches feeding from Dizzies feeders:o)

Beautiful Heron having a rest or watching for fish:o) in Dizzies garden or the river at bottom of garden??

Woodpeckers.....:o)

Look at him, beautiful Green Woodpecker....thanks Jane.

jude x

Lovely photo's from Jean:o)

Above is Jeans Lavender bush, is'nt it gorgeous, mine looks really sad compared to that:o((
And below is the first flower of her Yucca plant...again gorgeous:o) Thanks Jean.Will get some of my garden on later, off out now.

jude x

Finished Mosaics...:o)

Atlast, they seem to have taken for ever. They are both backed with yellow felt. Originally as place mats, but will leave it up to her:o)
jude

Cat and Kittens:o) .....

Another photo of the feril cat and her kittens in Jeans garden. She's so trusting of you and your OH Jean.

Thanks, thay are gorgeous:o)
jude

More lovely photo's from Jane:o)......l think l have the hang of this now:o)

A swan and her signets out on the sea. Jane says she's never seen this before, but thinking about it we saw one when at Lydney harbour (Forest of Dean), l think thats salt water is'nt it?? will check with Vic...lol....Lydney Harbour is a nice visit,not much there but its so quaint....very nice craft centre not far from there too. Just asked Vic about the water...yes its the 7 Estuary. He can't remember seeing a Swan:o(
This is Bandit, very handsome pheasant,. He was following Jane everywhere.

Look at this young swan, beautiful photo Jane:o)
And here's Bandit again:o)

l think thats it now....phewww...lol
jude x